MUSIC
After leading us in “My Country tis of Thee,” Tom Burrows
reminded us that the song was written by Samuel Francis
Smith to the tune of “God Save the Queen,” which is the
British National anthem. He then read the words to the
second, third, and forth verses. Ed Moulton led all the
other songs.
Joan Peters led us in the Flag Salute.
Linda Magarian announced a
new fun way we could get to know each other better. Each
meeting a member will have a spotlight on them (after
agreeing to participate) and will tell a brief story about
something that happened to them or perhaps something about
themselves that no one in the club knows. As an example,
Linda related a story about getting her arm caught in the
wringer of her mother’s washing machine when she was a
little girl. The “real” spotlight was on Mary Gant, who
also related a childhood story.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Nick Berkuta reported that our Chairman of the SLA Committee
had become the subject of his own report by passing out
during the Interclub with La Canada AM that morning, but
he’s fine now.
Gigi Schlueter reminded everyone that the La Canadan of the
Year Recognition Luncheon is scheduled for May 6.
Reservations are necessary due to the large number of guests
that are expected.
Howard Backer reminded everyone to put their donation for
the Pediatric Trauma Doctor Training Program into the tubs
in the centers of the tables.
Pat Anderson announced the upcoming Chamber Mixer which will
be held at La Canada Auto Repair, and owner Bob Upton
promises a Mexican Fiesta. 743 Foothill Blvd., Thursday,
5:30 pm, March 19.
Dave Spence announced that Mary Hastings passed away. Her
husband Jack was a popular past mayor of La Canada.
Nick also announced that our Lt. Governor, Richard Slavett,
will visit us next week, and will tell the story of his
survival in the Metro link Train Wreck.
GUESTS
Our speaker Brigitte Benchino was accompanied by Tracy
Gilbert.
Brion
Zimmerman brought Orlando Sanchez.
And
our website brought Sue Taulik,
a teacher in LCUSD who was previously honored by us
at our Apple for the Teacher
luncheon two or three years ago. Welcome to all!
HAPPY AND
SAD BUCKS
Elizabeth
Georgeon was happy
that she didn’t have a wringer experience as a child.
Paul
Westmoreland was
sad to say he had a similar wringer experience.
Daryl Gant
was happy that
Dinuba has voted to disallow medical marijuana in the town.
Mark
Alexander was happy
to say that the City of La Canada will vote on that
moratorium on weed.
Ellie
Wildermuth was sad
to report she caught her fingers in the electric beater as a
child.
Pat
Anderson was very
happy to report that she and Mark Alexander will be working
together to assist new and old La Canada businesses in
saving money in these tough times.
Dave Spence
gave $10 happy
bucks because he won’t have to vote on the marijuana issue
because he’ll be in DC.
Diane
gave two used happy
bucks to acknowledge that Linda’s first Kiwanis Mixer was a
terrific success and a lot of fun.
Nick
gave a happy buck because
Margaret Watts is home from the hospital with her broken
hip, and explained that is why Bill is not here.
THE
PROGRAM
Brigitte
Benchino.
The
program was presented by an author of children’s books,
Brigitte Benchino. She
told the story of Jadyn and the Magic Bubble from her book
by the same name. The book cleverly introduces the reader
to geography, social studies, history, math, multi-cultural
relationships, cooking, spirituality, and more. She has
found it very popular with children from first through sixth
grade, a wide audience.
Brigette and Tray Gilbert
OTHER
STUFF
Dave Spence was the
winner Of 50/50 Drawing.
Glen Pettit was the
Secret Greeter
Master Of The Cash
Box was George Lutes:
This Week’s
Reporter: Yours truly, Diane DellaValle
These Weeks
Photographer: Paul Westmoreland
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